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THIS WEEK

2 Dr. Finck takes a look at an the history of attempted assassinations.

4 Pantex raises more than $100,000 for wildfire relief in the Panhandle.

5 Clarendon Lions hear plans for a new museum building 8 And see who won the Bronco Classic!

All this and much more as The Enterprise reports in this week’s amazing edition!

Public meetings set by two local boards

August brings public notices to Texans as local governments begin to figure their budgets and tax rates for the coming fiscal year.

This week’s Enterprise includes notices from the Claredon College District, which will hold budget and tax rate hearings on August 15 starting at 5:30 p.m., and from the City of Howardwick, which will hold a hearing on its budget and tax rate on August 13 at 6 p.m.

The public’s involvement is encouraged at these meetings.

Christ’s Kids needs summer volunteers

The Christ’s Kids Ministry is in need of volunteers to help with the summer lunch program as the program continues this month before school gets underway..

For more information, contact Felicia Atkinson at 806-2051096 or Bobby Ellerbrook at 806-662-7650.

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Former city employee facing felony charge A former Clarendon animal control officer was jailed Monday on a charge of Cruelty to Animals after a puppy was reportedly killed by her last week.

Donley County Sheriff Butch Blackburn said 29-year-old Alexandra Armbrust turned herself in July 29 after a warrant for her arrest was issued that morning.

Armbrust was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Sarah Hatley with bond set at $10,000 for the thirddegree felony. She was released on bond Monday.

Blackburn said according to his

office’s investigation, the puppy was picked up last week by Armbrust and given to a local family. The sheriff said the puppy’s owners went to City Hall on July 25 and paid a fee to get their pet back. At that time, Armbrust allegedly returned to the family to whom she had given the puppy, shot the animal in the head, put it in a trash bag, and returned to City Hall to give it to the owners.

The sheriff said the family who had received the puppy from Armbrust also arrived at City Hall to report what had happened, and a sheriff’s deputy had to be called

to calm the situation. The sheriff’s office began taking statements that day and continued the next day.

City Administrator Brian Barboza said Armbrust was fired Friday afternoon, July 26, following the incident on Thursday. He says the puppy, described on social media posts as a four-month-old chihuahua, was picked up July 23 and a picture of it was placed on the front of City Hall in accordance with city policy.

Barboza said he believed originally the dog had been put down Thursday morning because Armbrust had asked him that morning

if it was okay to put down a dog because she wasn’t going to have time to take it to Pampa to be euthanized. But when the owners arrived at City Hall Thursday afternoon, he said Armbrust told different stories about whether the dog’s remains were in Pampa or Memphis.

When Armbrust was sent to get the dog, sometime before 2:30, Barboza said she apparently went to the home she had given the puppy to, shot it, and returned to City Hall. He said the family followed Armbrust back to City Hall and said she had shot the dog in front of their kids.

Website can estimate your property taxes

Property taxpayers in Texas can now learn what their estimated taxes could be thanks to a state website.

According to a public notice from the Donley County Appraisal District in this week’s Enterprise, Texas.gov/propertytaxes allows Texans to find a link to their local property tax database on which they can easily access information regarding property taxes, including information regarding the amount of taxes that each entity that taxes their property will impose if the entity adopts its proposed tax rate.

The database is updated regularly during August and September as local elected officials propose and adopt the property tax rates that will determine how much property owners pay in property taxes.

Property owners have the right to request the information from the assessor of each taxing unit for their property at: Donley Appraisal District, PO Box 1220, Clarendon TX 79226, or by calling 806-874-2744.

Property owners can also register to receive email notifications regarding updates to the property tax database by going to https://www.texastaxtransparency.com/Donley/ typing in their email address and clicking the “Subscribe” button located at the bottom of the main page.

For more information, contact the Donley Appraisal District at 806-874-2744 or visit the office at 304 S Kearney, Clarendon TX 79226.

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Barboza tells the Enterprise that city rules require a dog without identification to be held for three days before it can be euthanized on the fourth day.

“Her actions do not reflect was this city is about,” Barboza said.

Armbrust went to work for the city in mid-April and had just completed her basic animal control training and was scheduled to take euthanasia training this week.

Blackburn said the charge against Armbrust has a penalty of two to ten years imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine.

Bellar earns extenstion as superintendent

Detail crew

Grant Hanes and Mason Sims put a shine on a car during the CHS Class of 2025 carwash last Sunday, which raised about $1,300 for Heather Sims’ battle against cancer. Donations to help with her medical expenses are still being accepted at the Donley County State Bank.

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The Clarendon CISD Trustees extended the contract of Superintendent Jarod Bellar during their regular meeting July 16 and continued to fill out the faculty roster for the coming school year.

The board met behind closed doors before returning to open session and taking action on personnel matters.

Bellar’s performance was evaluated, and trustees voted to extend his contract by one year through June 30, 2028.

Trustees also voted to accept Bellar’s recommendations to offer contracts of employment to Kathy Duniven, Rebecca Diggs, and Isaac Semans for the coming school year.

Bellar told the Enterprise Tuesday the school has just one spot remaining – a junior high special education position – in order to have a full staff for the coming year.

Classes begin August 14 at Clarendon CISD. In other business, Bellar reported on the school’s roofing project, the status of the Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant, and the Lone Star Cup results.

The board voted to approve the Johnson and Sheldon, PLLC engagement letter to conduct the annual financial report.

Trustees also adopted resolutions authorizing certain individuals to possess firearms under Board Policy as discussed. More information on that will be reported in a future issue.

CHS grad enjoys trip to Washington

By Bev Odom, The Red River Sun

Amongst a bustling schedule of being a senior, Class of 2024 graduates Wes Shaw of Clarendon, and Kaitlin Bawcom and Audrey Jones of Wellington, entered Greenbelt Electric Cooperative’s essay contest for a chance to attend this year’s Rural Electric Washington, DC, Youth Tour.

The students composed essays of less than 750 words on the subject, “How Would My Life Be Different Today Without Electricity.”

Judges chose the three students for the June 16-23 Governmentin-Action Youth Tour as part of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Sponsored by electric cooperatives, the sponsors are committed to educating rural youth about America and the role electric cooperatives play in developing strong rural communities.

Shaw explained that he has attended Texas 4-H Congress in Austin as part of the leadership team, and one day, he hopes to work in Washington, DC, or Austin to advocate for agricultural pursuits.

“In my essay, I talked about how coming from an agricultural family and community, the loss of electricity would be detrimental to our operation and the production of agricultural commodities,” said Shaw. “I’ve competed in UIL Congressional Debate since I was a sophomore, so policy has always been a passion of mine. But the trip and being in DC with the amaz-

ing people from Texas Rural Electric Cooperatives was incredible!

I highly recommend the program because of it bringing together so many students from numerous backgrounds. I made many friends on the trip that I will be close to for the rest of my life!”

Once the chartered plane touched down in DC, the troop of Texas youth visited the National Cathedral for a tour and a group picture.

“Washington, DC, was not only a trip of a lifetime that provided me with an unforgettable experience, but it also allowed me to live throughout the history I have been learning about since elementary school,” Jones said. “Although it wasn’t my first time flying, it was the first time for many of the other people. Flying on a chartered plane with 147 Texas teenagers will forever be a memory I’ll never forget! I can’t imagine what everyone thought when a huge heard of teenagers came marching through the airport at 5 a.m., all in matching T-shirts!”

Day two consisted of visiting the Museum of the Bible, touring the memorials and observing the Iwo Jima Parade.

“My favorite memories on the trip were getting to walk through the Museum of the Bible and also the tour of the Capitol,” Bawcom said.

“I also got to meet many people from all around Texas and made friendships that will last a lifetime that I am so blessed with!”

The youth tourists spent day three touring Mount Vernon and visiting Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Thomas Jefferson memorials.

The day ended with Youth Day at the Gaylord with all states.

“Some of my favorite memories of the trip include getting to visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate, the wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery and getting to visit with Congressman Ronny Jackson’s staff on upcoming legislative priorities,” said Shaw.

“The trip to DC cemented my passion for policy and government.”

Capitol Hill Day visits went smoothly, and the Texas entourage toured the Library of Congress as a group. The day ended with the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) farewell dinner and dance, also with all states.

“I had flown before the trip, but the charter plane going to Washington, DC, was by far my favorite,” added Bawcom. “The trip will impact my future endeavors because it gave me a sense of experience, and it has broadened my interests in many things I saw during the week.

I am so grateful to have been sent by Greenbelt Electric Cooperative, and it truly was the trip of a lifetime!”

The visitors found a photo session at the White House almost impossible due to being closed off to the public. Prior to the conclusion of the trip, the youth visited the Smithsonian museums and ended the day on a Potomac River Boat Cruise with

Kaitlin Bawcom (left) Wes Shaw, and Audrey Jones pause during their recent Washington, DC, Government-in-Action Youth Tour, sponsored by Greenbelt Electric Cooperative.

COURTESY PHOTO / GREENBELT ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE dinner and dancing with the state of Alabama.

“At Arlington National Cemetery, we took a tram tour that included the Arlington House, Kennedy gravesite and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier,” explained one of the Texas sponsors. “A bus dining experience followed to allow time to get dressed for the Kennedy Center.”

At the Kennedy Center, the

Texans enjoyed a performance entitled “Disney in Concert.” Following the performance, the group experienced dinner on the rooftop of the Kennedy Center KC Café.

This contest is open to any high school student from the service area of Greenbelt Electric Cooperative: Clarendon, Claude, Hedley, Ft. Elliott, McLean, Samnorwood, Shamrock, Wellington, and Wheeler.

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‘It takes more McCoy was force behind Chisolm Trail than that to kill a Bull Moose’ Unfortunately, assassination attempts are not new to our nation. In a time of such hatred, when each side sees the other as evil, it is no surprise that an attempt was made towards Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump.

When discussing assassinations, most historians focus on the death of the four American presidents, but historically speaking, there have also been successful attempts on presidential candidates that have changed the course of history and unsuccessful ones that inspired the nation, yet did not help the candidate’s overall success.

The assassination that receives the most attention, because of the sense of loss of what could have been, is the death of Robert F. Kennedy. Journalist Evan Thomas wrote after Kennedy’s death, “RFK had a vision for America that included addressing poverty, civil rights, and ending the Vietnam War. His presidency could have transformed the political landscape of the 1970s, steering the country away from the cynicism and division that characterized that era.” At least on the left, this seems to be the prevailing sediment, that Bobby could have changed the course of our nation. That, by dr. james fink instead of the 1970s being one of the darker decades in American history, it could have been a bright spot. Kennedy ran in 1968, which is possibly one of the most divisive and controversial years.

There has been a great deal of attention on this election lately, as it was the last time a sitting president was not his party’s nominee. Lyndon B. Johnson expected to run for reelection on the Democratic ticket, but after he was defeated by fellow Democrat Eugene McCarthy in the New Hampshire primary, he began to see the writing on the wall. Kennedy had vowed not to run against Johnson, but when McCarthy won, Kennedy entered the race and quickly became the frontrunner. Now having to face McCarthy and Kennedy, Johnson bowed out of the race.

Kennedy had a great deal of support. Not only was he the brother of the one of the most beloved presidents and possessed the same type of charisma as his brother, but he was also a true champion of the New Left, including those who felt marginalized. He was also completely against the war in Vietnam, and promised to end the fighting.

June 4, 1968, was the important California primary, and by winning that contest, Kennedy really seemed to cement his frontrunner status. Yet, after speaking to a crowd of supporters the next day, he was shot as by Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian who opposed the Kennedy’s support of Israel. Coming off the death of his brother just five years earlier made this tragedy all the worse as many really felt a sense of hopelessness.

Four years later, another high-profile candidate who does not get as much attention today as his message was in stark contrast to Kennedy’s, was ex-Alabama Governor George Wallace. Running for president for the third time in 1972, Wallace looked like he had at least a chance to win the Democratic nomination that year. Wallace who had famously said, “segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever,” had softened his racial stance some, but still had support from blue-collar white voters who opposed issues like affirmative action and school bussing. Although trailing frontrunner George McGovern, Wallace did win the primaries in Florida, Alabama, Tennessee and North Carolina. While campaigning in Maryland on May 15, Wallace was was shot by Arthur Bremer.

Like Trump, Wallace survived the attack, however he was left permanently paralyzed from the waist down. While Wallace did win Maryland and Michigan the next day, ultimately his injuries pulled him from the race. He later spoke at the Democratic Convention where he supported McGovern.

The assassination attempt that most closely resembles Trump’s happened in 1912 with Teddy Roosevelt.

Both Trump and T.R. had a similar machismo style presidency and both had been past president removed by one term.

In September 1901, when President William McKinley was assassinated, T.R. assumed the presidency, and was reelected in 1904. Having served two terms, in 1908, he sat one out. However, upset with the direction the Republican Party was headed, T.R. decided to run in 1912. (It should be noted that the 22nd Amendment, which sets term limits for the office of the President, was not ratified until 1951). When the party retained the incumbent President William Howard Taft, T.R. ran on a third-party ticket called the Populist Party, better known as the ‘Bull Moose Party.’

About a month before the election, after dinner at a Milwaukee hotel, T.R. stood to give his speech when he was shot in the chest by tavern owner John Schrank.

T.R. stumbled back as the crowd erupted in violence.

Schrank was instantly captured.

As the crowd cried for a lynching, Roosevelt came back to the lectern. In shock, the crowd calmed as they saw T.R. still standing. It turned out the bullet had passed through his glasses case and a 50-page speech folded over and in his pocket. The bullet did pierce him but lodged in his chest muscle.

Roosevelt, not in too much pain, and understanding that if he was not coughing up blood his organs were not hit, stood in front of the crowd and said “Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot—but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose.” While blood began to soak his shirt, T.R. went on to give an almost 40-minute speech.

Only the future will tell how similar the Trump and Roosevelt assassination attempts are. While the T.R. attempt does add to his reputation as the toughest president in history, it did not garner him enough support to win the election. Instead, he split the Republican vote allowing a rare Democratic victory.

While I do believe the attempt on his life will boost Trump’s support, it remains to be seen if it gives him the boost he needs in November.

Every age has its entrepreneurs who make things happen and become fabulously rich as a result. Scores of such entrepreneurs arose during America’s westward movement, and tales of their exploits are legion. But there are some whose names are relatively unknown, although their accomplishments had farreaching effects. Joseph McCoy, at the age of twenty-nine, was one such person.

Trail drives from Texas to the northern markets initially followed the Shawnee Trail through Dallas to Preston and then through Indian Territory.

Because the longhorn cattle carried ticks that spread Texas fever to other cattle, settlers along the route began objecting to the passage of the longhorns. Some herds were actually turned back at gunpoint. There were also other problems along the route such as unfriendly Indians and bogus tax collectors.

Observing these problems, Joseph McCoy determined in 1867 that an alternate route would be preferable for future trail drives. McCoy talked the Kansas Pacific Railroad into building a branch

line from Wyandotte, Kansas, to Abilene, and he agreed to pay the railroad five dollars for every animal shipped over its line that year. tales of the old west He then went to by george u. hubbard Abilene with his two brothers, and they built stockyards capable of holding 1,000 cattle. They also built a barn, an office, a three-story hotel, a large livery stable, and a bank.

As a result of heavy advertising throughout Texas, many cattle barons decided to take a chance on a new route that led to Abilene. Located west of the Shawnee Trail, much of the route had already been blazed. It had plenty of grass, small streams rather than large rivers, and less contention from settlers and Indians. The first trail drive was successful, and the first train, containing twenty cars of cattle, left Abilene for Chicago on September 5, 1867.

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One of the early frequent travelers on this new trail was a Cherokee-Scotch trader named Jesse Chisholm. Chisholm had blazed the trail while trading with the Indians, and therefore it was his name that became attached to the new trail.

The famous Chisholm Trail became an important artery from Texas to the cattle markets of the north and east, and it remained in prominence until the advent of refrigerated railroad cars, which made it possible to slaughter the cattle locally and ship the refrigerated meat rather than drive herds over such long distances. Such a refrigerated processing plant was built in 1873 in Denison, Texas, a junction point of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad.

As might be expected, it was this same Joseph McCoy who established that plant.

George U. Hubbard is a former resident of Clarendon and is the author of The Humor & Drama of Early Texas, available from fine booksellers everywhere.

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James Finck is a professor of American history at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

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Uncle Mort’s fancy sock assistant Uncle Mort’s contraptions and inventions usually are “far-fetched.”

Finally, he’s come up with one that is “near-fetched.” And, it may be of considerable help to those among us who daily dread what used to be a thoughtless and effortless routine: putting on socks.

Some of us have basically surrendered, choosing to go barefoot at home, remaining sockless unless attending church, funerals or weddings.

This time, my ancient uncle has, uh, designed what he calls his “sock-assister,” a device requiring only a child’s jump rope, PVC pipe, a saw and a drill.

With minimal safety efforts, this project may be attempted at home…. ***** First off, simply hearing the word “sock-assister” sounds like sibling abuse. What next, “brother-bonking?”

Mort says his device helps men get their socks on, no matter the distance between hands and feet.

He claims that most men already have the items needed to make “sockassisters.” This is particularly true if children leave jump ropes behind. Looks to me as if this is a “slam dunk” home project.... ***** Formerly, Mort would have mounted a campaign to sell these items for $9.98 (plus postage and handling).

Here lately, though, he’s been overcome with benevolence. “I guess I’m feeling like the Red Lobster seafood people who figure they may as well share the recipe for their larrupin’ cheddar-flavored biscuits since customers are

hard to come by,” he said.

Yep, this is definitely “the new Mort.”… ***** Here’s what Mort suggests: Find a piece of PVC pipe about a by don newbury foot in length. Cut longitudinally in half. For most men, 4” PVC works fine; for wider feet, use 6” and beyond that, visit a plumber. Cut a child’s jump rope in half, attaching bare ends and knotting inside holes drilled near end of PVC pipe. If it is a long way down to your feet, splurge and use two jump ropes.

(You can also use clothesline rope and whatever wooden scraps you like to fashion handles. And, one can glue on felt strips if edges seem rough.)

Now, for the critical first-time use.

While sitting down, pull a sock over the bare end of the PVC pipe. Insert foot, well into the sock, then pull the ropes, thus removing the gadget from the foot and leaving sock in place, perhaps already half on!

This may require a bit of practice.

If help is needed, consult a grandchild…. ***** Let me emphasize the importance of practice. My first attempt was made during a recent speaking engagement in Borger, where members of the Panhandle Press Association met.

I couldn’t quite remember how to use my “sock-assister,” which I had

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assembled a few days earlier. As the noon hour approached, I was still “sockless,” so I rationalized.

First of all, I had on long pants, so that was one step toward propriety.

Further, I was to be among friends, most of whom would dress “summer casual.”

After all, it was a luncheon, not a formal dinner. And the event was held at Frank Phillips College, where I am sure students move around campus – whether blazing hot or blizzard conditions – in shorts and sandals. I took the easy way out; I wore sandals…. ***** Wouldn’t you know it? Members of the heralded Borger Honor Guard, all men past age 80, were smartly dressed, sporting cowboy hats and boots as they posted the colors and led pledges. Now why didn’t I think of boots? No one would have known if I had on socks or not.

Turns out one other guy also was shod with sockless sandals, and he even had on short britches. Granted, he didn’t have a speaking part. Mike Hodges, president of the Texas Press Association, “dressed down” from usual attire at his Austin office.

Finally, an aside to the guy who whispered that I’m “old and eccentric.”

I was eccentric several decades before I got my AARP card…. *****

Dr. Newbury, longtime university president, continues to speak and write. He is Texas’ longest-running syndicated humorist whose column began in 2003. Contact: 817-4473832. Email: newbury@speakerdoc.com.

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State law exempts sales tax on qualified items – such as clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks – priced below $100, saving shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend. The dates of the sales tax holiday is set by the Legislature.

“For a quarter of a century, Texans have saved more than $1.8

billion on everything from blue jeans to ballpoint pens in preparation for the back-to-school bell,” said Hegar of the sales tax holiday weekend, an annual event since 1999. “As the father of three, I know firsthand how these expenses add up over the years, and this weekend is the perfect time for folks to save some of their hardearned cash on items they need.”

The Comptroller’s office estimates that shoppers will save $143.4 million in state and local sales tax during this year’s sales tax holiday.

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USDA electronic tag mandates worry some ranchers Will Walkey, Texas News Service

The US Department of Agriculture will soon require electronic eartags for cattle and bison that cross state lines.

The USDA says its rule will affect some 11 million cattle, or about 12 percent of the nation’s herd.

But the controversial eartag mandate is worrying some small ag producers, like Judith McGeary - a Texas rancher and executive director of the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance.

She said it’s expensive and unnecessary.

“We have a system that works well right now,” said McGeary.

“And USDA’s own tests of that system show that a cow that crosses

state lines can be traced back, in most cases, within an hour. That is more than sufficient.”

The USDA argues it will prevent future epidemics, cut down on paperwork errors, and protect international beef exports. The rule is set to go into effect in about six months.

McGeary, who supports the position of the National Family Farm Coalition on this issue, said it will be easy for large meat companies to implement but challenging for smaller family farms, which could lead to more consolidation in agriculture.

Right now, the USDA is giving away electronic tags through state veterinary offices.

But McGeary said there are

other costs with this rule for an industry already on thin margins, including the fact that technology keeps changing.

“For instance, we’ve had reports of a sale barn that went and got an electronic reader to handle the cows that were coming through with electronic tags,” said McGeary, “and within a couple of years, couldn’t find batteries for those readers.”

She added that the rule could be expanded to more domestic herds.

Other stockgrowing groups have supported transitioning to electronic tags, which could cut down on quarantine times during outbreaks.

Multiple bills in Congress seek to block the USDA’s rule, but they’ve yet to build much support.

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The Clarendon Enterprise • August 1, 2024

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As forecasters predict the number of people aged 65 and older in Texas will more than triple by 2050, doctors say the population will need more specialized physicians to meet the patients’ unique needs.

Such attuned doctors can help reset assumptions about health as people age, but some hurdles must be overcome.

Understanding and caring for this unique segment of patients takes intent, says one geriatrician who specializes in caring for older patients.

“To best treat older adults, you really need additional skills and training to see the person holistically – including any potential health issues – to see how things are interacting and to work in an interdisciplinary team,” said Deborah Freeland, MD, a Dallas-based geriatrician and Texas Medical Association member.

Dr. Freeland says fully understanding older patients is ideal for any physicians caring for them.

“One of the issues with our medical system as it changes is there are specialists for every single organ system, but geriatric training is not required in most medical schools,” she said.

To fill this gap, some postgraduate medical programs like the UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas are launching new physician training curricula in geriatrics and internal medicine. Dr. Freeland is an assistant professor at UT Southwestern and the track director for the new combined Internal MedicineGeriatrics residency and fellowship

program, the only such curriculum in Texas.

Great care starts with understanding that being older doesn’t necessarily mean being in poor health, she says. Patients themselves even have incorrect assumptions about their conditions. Falls are a good example.

“Falling is embarrassing. Sometimes patients think that’s normal with aging, so they don’t bring it up” to the doctor, she said. Some of her patients over the age of 80 tell her, “Of course, I’m falling – because of my age.”

Physicians must probe and address the causes, however. Falls could be a sign of an orthopedic issue like osteoarthritis, or a side effect of medications, or an underlying neurologic condition. Many factors could lead to falls.

“A geriatrician is like a detective looking for all of these things, and trying to get the word out that this really isn’t normal.” Dr. Freeland says another common misconception equates dementia with aging.

The condition is abnormal even as someone gets older, she says; it is not necessarily inevitable for anyone who is aging.

Navigating health insurance can be confusing for senior patients too, so they often ask physicians to assist with that. Helping patients manage prescription medications, if they have any, also is important. “Managing the medicines, looking at the big picture, how do you coordinate care? You really have to understand the system to help patients navigate

it,” Dr. Freeland said.

An Austin family physician has the same experience. Guadalupe Zamora, MD, says he and his staff often guide older patients through understanding Medicare, the government insurance for people over age 65 or with permanent disabilities.

“Most of them don’t understand how to use their insurance correctly and therefore they’re lost,” said Dr. Zamora.

Medicare also poses other challenges for these patients and their doctors. Annual cuts to physicians’ Medicare payments are negatively impacting physician practice viability, forcing some doctors to limit the number of Medicare patients they see in their practice, or out of medical practice altogether. A new nearly 3% cut for physicians Medicare pay is already forecast for 2025.

Similar pay cuts have hit doctors nearly every year for more than 20 years, threatening patients’ ability to receive care.

With an estimated 9.4 million Texans over age 65 by the middle of this century, doctors say it is imperative to ensure seniors can get the care they need from physicians, when they need care – not risk decreasing it. TMA and other physician groups are pressing Congress to stop cutting Medicare physician payments to ensure access to care.

“When our country makes a promise to its tax-paying elderly citizens, it is incumbent upon us to fulfill that promise – it’s the least we can do,” said TMA President G. Ray Callas, MD.

Jackson bill would enhance Sheppard airbase US Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) last week introduced the Air Force Technical Training Enhancement Act. This legislation directs the Air Force to establish an Air Force Technical Training Center of Excellence, which will serve as the premier hub for advanced technical training and innovation for the United States Air Force.

Sheppard Air Force Base will be a lead contender to receive this designation. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

“Since being elected to represent Texas’ Thirteenth Congressional District, Sheppard Air Force Base and its success have been, and

will continue to be, among my highest priorities in Congress,” Jackson said. “I am proud to introduce this important legislation that could massively benefit Sheppard and the greater Wichita Falls community protecting and expanding the role Sheppard Air Force Base plays for our military. Establishing a Technical Training Center of Excellence will create new opportunities, help grow the next generation of airmen, and ensure our Air Force is utilizing the best practices for technical training.

“I am glad to work alongside my friend, Senator [Ted] Cruz, in advocating for Sheppard Air Force Base, and we will continue

to advocate for the Wichita Falls community as we seek to have this legislation included as part of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act.” Sen. Cruz said strengthening Sheppard AFB’s role in centralizing and enhancing the Air Force’s technical training capabilities will strengthen America’s national security.

“This state-of-the-art training center will position Texas as a leader in military and technical training, drive investment to support our nation’s Airmen, and allow the military to adapt training priorities to meet current and future demands,” Cruz said.

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The Amarillo Museum of Art invites the public to enjoy Family Day on August 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The free event will celebrate community, art, and summer with both indoor and outdoor activities such as live music by Mike Fuller, yard games, face painting, and hands-on art activities.

Inspired by artworks from the AMoA’s summer exhibition, art activities will include screen printing a Cadillac Ranch inspired tote bag and a Swoon inspired collage among others. Outdoor activities will also include events from our partners, Little Bee’s Playhouse and The Beatnik Photo Camper as well as additional hands-on art making. Free disposable cameras will be provided Pantex Site Manager Colby Yeary presents a wildfire relief check to the United Way of Hutchinson to the first 200 attendees and fami- County.

COURTESY PHOTO lies will enjoy a gallery hunt through the museum with prizes. In addition to the free Family Day events, lunch and snow cones will be available for Fundraising efforts following to Hutchinson County United Way, breaks, prepared the plant for the purchase from The Brunch Truck the largest Panhandle area wildfires matching up to $25,000 in addi- fires, and responded to communities and Kona Ice. in Texas history have concluded tional funds donated by its employ- near the plant. at Pantex with $101,036 dollars ees around the world and Leidos, a “Thanks to the swift efforts, being raised for local wildfire relief CNS parent company, also donated properties were protected and Pantex through corporate donations along $10,000 to the United Way of remained safe,” said Colby Yeary, with employee contributions and Hutchinson County, along with other Pantex Site Manager. “There has local fundraising efforts. corporate donations. been an outpouring of Panhandle Bechtel-led Consolidated Pantex hosted fundraisers from pride and spirit through donations, Nuclear Security, LLC, the manage- the sales of commemorative t-shirts volunteer efforts, and assistance ment and operating contractor of the as well a portion of food sales from coming in from all over the area and Pantex Plant in Amarillo, Texas, and Pantex’s cafeteria along with more across the state. We wanted to show the Y-12 National Security Complex than a dozen food trucks onsite. our own support to our communities in Oak Ridge, Tenn., joined with While there was no damage in need through our own fundraising its parent companies in fundraising to Pantex property and no Pantex efforts.” efforts at Pantex. employees were injured at the plant The donated funds have been The charitable arm of CNS as the wildfires abated about three presented to the United Way of parent company Bechtel, the Bechtel miles from the plant’s boundary, the Hutchinson County and the Amarillo Group Foundation donated $25,000 Pantex Fire Department built fire- Area Foundation for distribution.

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Governor’s Small Business Summit to be held in Plainview Governor Greg Abbott has announced the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Plainview on Thursday, August 8.

Held throughout the year and in regions across the state, the Governor’s Small Business Summits aim to help Texas small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs succeed by connecting them with the resources and information needed to start, strengthen, and grow a business.

“Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes our small businesses,” said Governor Abbott.

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The Clarendon Lions Club had its regular Tuesday noon meeting July 30, 2024, with Boss Lion Richard Green in charge.

We had eight members in person, two attending virtually, Sweetheart Emma Roys, and five guests this week – Eric and Rita Gehan, guests of Lion Ted Shaller; Monroe Newhouse, guest of Lion Anndria Newhouse; Jowlene Weiss; and Bob Weiss, who presented our program.

Lion John Howard reported that the county has received word on its Texas Historical Commission grant for additional restoration on the Donley County Courthouse.

The county received a 50/50 grant instead of a 85/15 matching grant that it applied for. The county and its architects are still talking to the THC about this, and more information will be available later.

Lion Brian Barboza reported that August 11 will be the final day for the 2024 season at the Clarendon Aquatic Center as lifeguards get ready to go back to school.

Mr. Weiss spoke on the Saints’ Roost Museum and its role in telling the history of Donley County. The museum’s biggest project right now is finishing up its new Wheels of History building, which will house the Brumley Chuckwagon, the 1927 Seagraves Clarendon Fire Truck, a 1921 Model T originally purchased by the Kidd family, and the Lewis family buggy. To help raise the funds needed to complete the project, the museum is offering the Legacy Families program for a donation of $5,000. The museum is also working on a new research room in conjunction with the Donely County Historical Commission.

He also reported the Chamber of Commerce will hold the REFZ Ride For Kids Fun Run will be held Saturday, October 5, which helps raise money for the Lions’ Toys for Joy program.

There being no further business we were adjourned to spread Lionism and good cheer throughout our fair county.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC BUDGET HEARING CLARENDON COLLEGE The Clarendon College Board of Regents will hold a public hearing on the College’s proposed budget for 2024-2025 fiscal year on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. in Bairfield Activity Center, Clarendon College Campus, Clarendon, Texas.

AN AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE NO. 511 OF THE CITY OF CLARENDON, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES INCREASING THE GARBAGE RATES FOR INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF CLARENDON BY 4%, TEXAS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE AUGUST 20TH THROUGH THE SEPTEMBER 20TH BILLING PERIOD BILLED OUT ON OCTOBER 1, 2024.

CLARENDON COLLEGE IS accepting separate bids for the sale of the following four surplus vehicles. All vehicles will be sold as is. Contact Doug Kidd 806-206-5032 with questions.

Bids must be submitted to Cindy Lee at the president’s office no later than 3:30p.m., August 16, 2024.

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FINAL NOTICE AND PUBLIC EXPLANATION of a Proposed Activity is located in 100-year floodplain To: All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the City of Clarendon has conducted an evaluation as required

by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded under the Texas Community Development Block Grant Program and CDM230292. The proposed project(s) is located as follows: Sidewalk Construction on both sides of Kearney Street between US Highway 287 (2nd Street) and East 3rd Street in Clarendon, Donley County. The City of Clarendon is replacing deteriorated sidewalks to provide increased safety and accessibility in Downtown Clarendon. The City of Clarendon has received a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development through the CDBG program in the amount of $500,000 with a $98,860 in match for the proposed sidewalk improvements activity. The total project will include the reconstruction of approximately six hundred linear feet (600 l.f.) of concrete sidewalk, five hundred ninety linear feet (590 l.f.) of curb and gutter, two (2) ADA ramps, eight (8) pedestrian lights, and all associated appurtenances. The proposed locations for sidewalk construction are both sides of Kearney Street from 2nd Street to 3rd Street in the City of Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.

The City of Clarendon has identified that the existing sidewalks proposed for replacement sit within a Special Flood Hazard Area Zone “AO” and as determined on the FEMA Map Number 481584 0001 A, effective August 19th, 1986. The total acres of floodplain involved is approximately 0.223 acres. The new sidewalks will be in the same location as the existing sidewalks and the footprint will not change as a part of the proposed project. As a result, this project is not anticipated to have an adverse effect to the natural and beneficial functions and values of the floodplain since the project activities will occur on previously disturbed soil within existing urban infrastructure.

LEGAL NOTICE The City of Clarendon has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: (i) The reconstruction of sidewalks on the 200 Block of Kearney Street is necessary to ensure the elimination of slum and blight conditions in the area as well as improve ADA accessibility for Clarendon residents. This project is for the reconstruction of sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter, pedestrian lighting, ADA accessible ramps, and all associated appurtenances which requires upgrading existingin downtown infrastructure, including those within the floodplain area. (ii) The possibility of relocating the project to areas outside the floodplain/wetland was initially explored.

However, due to the inadequate conditions of the existing sidewalks and need to bring the area into ADA compliance, relocating sidewalk improvements would risk the safety of patrons in this area. A no action alternative was considered and rejected because the City of Clarendon’s sidewalk and appurtenances are being replaced to improve accessibility and safety in the downtown area. (iii) The design and construction of the project will occur within the existing infrastructure's footprint, thereby adding no additional damage to the floodplain and preventing further obstruction of flood zones. Additionally, any areas within the floodplain that have been disturbed during construction will be restored to their pre-construction condition, including the replanting of native vegetation as necessary. These efforts are designed to minimize adverse effects and preserve the natural and beneficial values of the floodplain. (iv) Given the scope of the project, a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) from FEMA is not anticipated to be necessary. The project focuses on improving the downtown infrastructure within existing city easements and does not involve significant alterations to the topography or hydrology of the area.

Additionally, reconstruction of sidewalks, concrete curb and gutter, pedestrian lighting, ADA accessible ramps, and all associated appurtenances will occur within the existing footprint of the infrastructure, without expanding into new areas or increasing flood risk. Therefore, based on the project scope and its minimal impact on floodplains, it is expected that no LOMR will be required. (v) The City of Clarendon confirms that the project fully complies with all relevant state and local floodplain/wetland protection procedures, including those stipulated in Executive Order 11988 and HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C. These regulations guide our adherence to best practices in floodplain management, ensuring that the project is conducted with utmost consideration for environmental preservation and community safety. By strictly adhering to these procedures, we aim to mitigate potential risks and safeguard the integrity of the floodplains while achieving the project's objectives.

The City of Clarendon has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and/ or wetland and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 and/ or 11990, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments.

There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and/or wetlands and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains and/or wetlands can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains and/or wetlands, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.

Written comments must be received by City of Clarendon via email at b.barboza@cityofclarendontx.com or at the following address on or before: July 19August 16th, 2024 at 5:00 pm City of Clarendon 313 S. Sully Street Clarendon, Texas 79226-1089 Attention: Brian Barboza, City Administrator A full description of the project may also be reviewed from Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the same address.

El aviso final y la explicación pública de una actividad propuesta se encuentran en una llanura aluvial de 100 años Para: Todas las agencias, grupos e individuos interesados Este es para notificar que la Ciudad de Clarendon ha realizado una evaluación según lo exige la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 y/o 11990, de acuerdo con las regulaciones del HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C Procedimientos para tomar determinaciones sobre el manejo de llanuras aluviales y la protección de humedales. La actividad está financiada por el Programa de subvenciones en bloque para el desarrollo comunitario de Texas y CDM230292. Los proyectos propuestos están ubicados de la siguiente manera: Construcción de aceras a ambos lados de Kearney Street entre US Highway 287 (2nd Street) y East 3rd Street en Clarendon, condado de Donley. La ciudad de Clarendon está reemplazando las aceras deterioradas para brindar mayor seguridad y accesibilidad en el centro de Clarendon. La ciudad de Clarendon ha recibido una subvención del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano a través del programa CDBG por un monto de $500,000 con una aportación de $98,860 para la actividad de mejoras de aceras propuesta. El proyecto total incluirá la reconstrucción de aproximadamente seiscientos pies lineales (600 l.f.) de acera de concreto, quinientos noventa pies lineales (590 l.f.) de bordillos y cunetas, dos (2) rampas ADA, ocho (8) semáforos para peatones y todos los accesorios asociados. Las ubicaciones propuestas para la construcción de aceras son ambos lados de Kearney Street desde 2nd Street hasta 3rd Street en la ciudad de Clarendon, condado de Donley, Texas.

La Ciudad de Clarendon ha identificado que las aceras existentes propuestas para reemplazo se encuentran dentro de una Zona de Área Especial de Riesgo de Inundación “AO” y según lo determinado en el Mapa de FEMA Número 481584 0001 A, vigente a partir del 19 de agosto de 1986. El total de acres de llanura aluvial involucradas es de aproximadamente 0,223 hectáreas. Las nuevas aceras estarán en la misma ubicación que las aceras existentes y el espacio no cambiará como

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parte del proyecto propuesto. Como resultado, no se prevé que este proyecto tenga un efecto adverso a las funciones y valores naturales y beneficiosos de la llanura aluvial, ya que las actividades del proyecto se llevarán a cabo en suelo previamente perturbado dentro de la infraestructura urbana existente.

La Ciudad de Clarendon ha considerado las siguientes alternativas y medidas de mitigación a tomar para minimizar los impactos adversos y restaurar y preservar los valores naturales y beneficiosos: (i) La reconstrucción de las aceras en la cuadra 200 de Kearney Street es necesaria para garantizar la eliminación de condiciones de barrios marginales y decadentes en el área, así como mejorar la accesibilidad ADA para los residentes de Clarendon. Este proyecto es para la reconstrucción de aceras, bordillos y cunetas de concreto, iluminación para peatones, rampas accesibles según la ADA y todos los accesorios asociados que requieren mejorar la infraestructura existente en el centro de la ciudad, incluidas aquellas dentro del área de la llanura aluvial. (ii) Inicialmente se exploró la posibilidad de reubicar el proyecto en áreas fuera de la llanura aluvial/humedal. Sin embargo, debido a las condiciones inadecuadas de las aceras existentes y la necesidad de que el área cumpla con la ADA, la reubicación de las mejoras en las aceras pondría en riesgo la seguridad de los clientes en esta área. Se consideró y rechazó una alternativa de no acción porque la acera y sus accesorios de la ciudad de Clarendon están siendo reemplazados para mejorar la accesibilidad y la seguridad en el centro de la ciudad. (iii) El diseño y construcción del proyecto se realizará dentro del plazo la huella de la infraestructura existente, evitando así daños adicionales a la llanura aluvial y evitando una mayor obstrucción de las zonas inundables. Además, cualquier área dentro de la llanura aluvial que haya sido perturbada durante la construcción será restaurada a su condición previa a la construcción, incluida la replantación de vegetación nativa según sea necesario. Estos esfuerzos están diseñados para minimizar los efectos adversos y preservar los valores naturales y beneficiosos de la llanura aluvial. (iv) Dado el alcance del proyecto, no se prevé que sea necesaria una Carta de Revisión de Mapa (LOMR) de FEMA. El proyecto se centra en mejorar la infraestructura del centro dentro de las servidumbres urbanas existentes y no implica alteraciones significativas en la topografía o hidrología del área. Además, la reconstrucción de aceras, bordillos y cunetas de concreto, iluminación para peatones, rampas accesibles según la ADA y todos los accesorios asociados se realizarán dentro del espacio existente de la infraestructura, sin expandirse a nuevas áreas ni aumentar el riesgo de inundaciones. Por lo tanto, según el alcance del proyecto y su impacto mínimo en las llanuras aluviales, se espera que no se requiera LOMR. (v) La ciudad de Clarendon confirma que el proyecto cumple plenamente con todos los procedimientos estatales y locales pertinentes de protección de llanuras aluviales/ humedales, incluidos los estipulados en la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 y las regulaciones del HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C. Estas regulaciones guían nuestro cumplimiento de las mejores prácticas. en el manejo de llanuras aluviales, asegurando que el proyecto se lleve a cabo con la máxima consideración para la preservación del medio ambiente y la seguridad de la comunidad. Al cumplir estrictamente con estos procedimientos, nuestro objetivo es mitigar los riesgos potenciales y salvaguardar la integridad de las llanuras aluviales mientras logramos los objetivos del proyecto.

La ciudad de Clarendon ha reevaluado las alternativas a la construcción en la llanura aluvial y/o el humedal y ha determinado que no tiene ninguna alternativa viable. Los archivos ambientales que documentan el cumplimiento de los pasos 3 a 6 de la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 y/o 11990 están disponibles para inspección, revisión y copia del público previa solicitud en los horarios y lugares delineados en el último párrafo de este aviso para la recepción de comentarios.

Hay tres propósitos principales para este aviso. En primer lugar, se debe dar a las personas que puedan verse afectadas por actividades en llanuras aluviales y/o humedales y a aquellos que tengan interés en la protección del medio ambiente natural la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y proporcionar información sobre estas áreas. En segundo lugar, un programa adecuado de avisos públicos puede ser una importante herramienta educativa pública. La difusión de información y la solicitud de comentarios públicos sobre llanuras aluviales y/o humedales pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas áreas especiales. En tercer lugar, por una cuestión de justicia, cuando el gobierno federal determina que participará en acciones que se llevarán a cabo en llanuras aluviales y/o humedales, debe informar a quienes puedan estar expuestos a un riesgo mayor o continuo.

Los comentarios escritos deben ser recibidos por la Ciudad de Clarendon por correo electrónico a b.barboza@cityofclarendontx.com o en la siguiente dirección a más tardar: 19 16 de julio agosto de 2024 a las 5:00 p.m. ciudad de clarendon 313 S. Calle Sully Clarendon, Texas 79226-1089 Atención: Brian Barboza, Administrador de la Ciudad También se podrá revisar una descripción completa del proyecto de lunes a viernes de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m. en la misma dirección.

administration, and engineering activities, for an estimated cost of $500,000.00 in HUD funds and $98,860.00 in non-HUD funds. The project is located as follows: the work will be conducted within the 200 block of Kearney Street, specifically between US Highway 287 (2nd Street) and East 3rd Street in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas. If funds allow, the project will continue the sidewalk replacement to the 300 Block of Kearney Street.

FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The City of Clarendon has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project will be on file 313 Sully St, Clarendon TX, 79226 and may be examined or copied weekdays at Monday Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Brian Barboza, City Administrator at Clarendon City Hall at b.barboza@cityofclarendontx.com. All comments received by 8/16/2024 will be considered by the City of Clarendon prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The City of Clarendon certifies to the State of Texas that Brian Barboza in his capacity as City Administrator consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied.

The State’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the City of Clarendon to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The State will accept objections to its release of fund and the City of Clarendon’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the City of Clarendon (b) the City of Clarendon has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Texas Department of Agriculture at CDBG_EnvReview@TexasAgriculture.gov or PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Potential objectors should contact the State to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Brian Barboza, City Administrator AVISO DE DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO Y AVISO DE INTENCIÓN DE SOLICITAR LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS – AVISO COMBINADO 1/8/2024 Ciudad de Clarendon 313 Sully St. Clarendon, Texas 79226 (806) 874-3438 Estos avisos deberán satisfacer dos requisitos de procedimiento separados pero relacionados para las actividades que llevará a cabo la Ciudad de Clarendon.

SOLICITUD DE LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS El 17/8/2024 o alrededor de esa fecha, la ciudad de Clarendon presentará una solicitud al Departamento de Agricultura de Texas para la liberación de los fondos del Programa de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario según la Sección 104 del Título I de la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, según enmendada. , para emprender un proyecto conocido como Reconstrucción de Aceras en Kearney Street, CDM23-0292 con el fin de reconstruir aproximadamente seiscientos pies lineales (600 LF) de acera de concreto, dos (2) rampas ADA, quinientos noventa pies lineales (590 LF ) acera y cuneta, ocho (8) postes de luz y todos los accesorios asociados, administración asociada y actividades de ingeniería, por un costo estimado de $500,000.00 en fondos de HUD y $98,860.00 en fondos ajenos a HUD. El proyecto está ubicado de la siguiente manera: el trabajo se llevará a cabo dentro de la cuadra 200 de Kearney Street, específicamente entre US Highway 287 (2nd Street) y East 3rd Street en Clarendon, condado de Donley, Texas. Si los fondos lo permiten, el proyecto continuará con el reemplazo de la acera hasta la cuadra 300 de Kearney Street.

DETERMINACIÓN DE NO IMPACTO SIGNIFICATIVO La ciudad de Clarendon ha determinado que el proyecto no tendrá un impacto significativo en el medio ambiente humano. Por lo tanto, no se requiere una Declaración de Impacto Ambiental según la Ley de Política Ambiental Nacional de 1969 (NEPA). Información adicional del proyecto está contenida en el Registro de Revisión Ambiental (ERR) que documenta las determinaciones ambientales para este proyecto, estará archivado en 313 Sully St, Clarendon TX, 79226 y puede examinarse o copiarse de lunes a viernes de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm.

COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS Cualquier individuo, grupo o agencia puede enviar comentarios por escrito sobre la ERR a Brian Barboza, administrador de la ciudad en el Ayuntamiento de Clarendon en b.barboza@ cityofclarendontx.com. Todos los comentarios recibidos antes del 16/8/2024 serán considerados por la ciudad de Clarendon antes de autorizar la presentación de una solicitud de liberación de fondos. Los comentarios deben especificar a qué Aviso se dirigen.

CERTIFICACIÓN AMBIENTAL La Ciudad de Clarendon certifica al Estado de Texas que Brian Barboza en su calidad de Administrador de la Ciudad consiente en aceptar la jurisdicción de los Tribunales Federales si se inicia una acción para hacer cumplir las responsabilidades en relación con el proceso de revisión ambiental y que estas responsabilidades han sido satisfechas. La aprobación de la certificación por parte del Estado satisface sus responsabilidades según la NEPA y las leyes y autoridades relacionadas y permite a la Ciudad de Clarendon utilizar los fondos del Programa.

OBJECIONES A LA LIBERACIÓN DE FONDOS

El Estado aceptará objeciones a la liberación de fondos y a la certificación de la Ciudad de Clarendon por un período de quince días después de la fecha de presentación anticipada o de la recepción real de la solicitud (lo que ocurra más tarde) solo si se basan en una de las siguientes bases: (a) la certificación no fue ejecutada por el Oficial Certificador de la Ciudad de Clarendon (b) la Ciudad de Clarendon ha omitido un paso o no ha tomado una decisión o hallazgo requerido por las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR parte 58; (c) el beneficiario de la subvención u otros participantes en el proceso de desarrollo han comprometido fondos, incurrido en costos o realizado actividades no autorizadas por 24 CFR Parte 58 antes de la aprobación de una liberación de fondos por parte del Estado; o (d) otra agencia federal que actúa de conformidad con 40 CFR Parte 1504 ha presentado una conclusión por escrito de que el proyecto es insatisfactorio desde el punto de vista de la calidad ambiental. Las objeciones deben prepararse y presentarse de acuerdo con los procedimientos requeridos (24 CFR Parte 58, Sec. 58.76) y deben dirigirse al Departamento de Agricultura de Texas en CDBG_EnvReview@ TexasAgriculture.gov o PO Box 12847, Austin, Texas 78711. Los posibles objetores deben contactar al Estado para verificar el último día real del período de objeción.

Brian Barboza, Administrador de la Ciudad

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NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS – COMBINED NOTICE 8/1/2024 City of Clarendon 313 Sully St. Clarendon, Texas 79226 (806) 874-3438 These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the City of Clarendon.

REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about 8/17/2024 the City of Clarendon will submit a request to the Texas Department of Agriculture for the release of Community Development Block Grant Program funds under Section 104 of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Sidewalk Reconstruction on Kearney Street, CDM23-0292 for purposes of the reconstruction of approximately six hundred linear feet (600 LF) of concrete sidewalk, two (2) ADA ramps, five hundred ninety linear feet (590 LF) curb and gutter, eight (8) light poles, and all associated appurtenances, associated

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ADDITIONAL MILWAUKEE SALE ITEMS IN STORE! PRICES VALID THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2024.

2nd place team with a 60 went to the Floatin’ T team of Clay Dunham, Walter Dunham, Rowdy Speed and Shane Decker.

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NOTICE OF MEETING TO VOTE ON TAX RATE A tax rate of $0.254900 per $100 valuation has been proposed by the governing body of Clarendon College.

PROPOSED TAX RATE $0.254900 per $100 NO-NEW-REVENUE TAX RATE $0.262007 per $100 VOTER-APPROVAL TAX RATE $0.283178 per $100 The no-new-revenue tax rate is the tax rate for the 2024 tax year that will raise the same amount of property tax revenue for Clarendon College from the same properties in both the 2023 tax year and the 2024 tax year.

The voter-approval rate is the highest tax rate that Clarendon College may adopt without holding an election to seek voter approval of the rate.

The proposed tax rate is not greater than the no-new-revenue tax rate. This means that Clarendon College is not proposing to increase property taxes for the 2024 tax year.

A PUBLIC MEETING TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSED TAX RATE WILL BE HELD ON August 15, 2024, AT 5:45 pm AT Clarendon College Bairfield Activity Center VIP Room.

3rd place team, also with a score of 60 was Floyd’s Automotive made up of Nathan Floyd, Shawn Stover, Lee Stegall, and Jimmie Thompson.

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The proposed tax rate is also not greater than the voter-approval tax rate. As a result, Clarendon College is not required to hold an election to seek voter approval of the rate. However, you may express your support for or opposition to the proposed tax rate by contacting the members of the Clarendon College Board of Regents at their offices or by attending the public meeting mentioned above.

YOUR TAXES OWED UNDER ANY OF THE RATES MENTIONED ABOVE CAN BE CALCULATED AS FOLLOWS: Property tax amount= (tax rate) x (taxable value of your property)/100 FOR the proposal:

DON’T COMPROMISE. GET DIRECTV.

Jim Shelton Janice Knorpp Chris Matthews

Lon Adams Shaun O'Keefe Dr. Guy Ellis

AGAINST the proposal: None PRESENT and not voting:

None

ABSENT:

Jay Anders

Carey Wann

Visit Texas.gov/PropertyTaxes to find a link to your local property tax database on which you can easily access information regarding your property taxes, including information about proposed tax

rates and scheduled public hearings of each entity that taxes your property.

The 86th Texas Legislature modified the manner in which the voter-approval tax rate is calculated to limit the rate of growth of property taxes in the state.

The following table compares the taxes imposed on the average residence homestead by Clarendon College last year to the taxes proposed to be imposed on the average residence homestead by Clarendon College this year.

2023

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2024

Change

Total tax rate (per $100 of value)

$0.254808

$0.254900

increase of 0.000092, or 0.04%

Average homestead taxable value

$49,965

$72,481

increase of 22,516, or 45.06%

Tax on average homestead

$127.31

$184.75

increase of 57.44, or 45.12%

Total tax levy on all $803,535 properties

$786,876

decrease of -16,659, or -2.07%

For assistance with tax calculations, please contact the tax assessor for Clarendon College at the Donley Appraisal District or call 806-874-2744, or visit www.clarendoncollege.edu for more information.